COVER LETTER

Your present address

City, State Zip Code
Date
Mr./Ms. ___________, title
Name of Company
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Dear Mr./Ms._________:
1st paragraph - Explain why you are submitting your resum. State the position for which
you are applying. Mention how you heard about the opening: newspaper, name of
person who referred you, etc.
2nd paragraph - Tell why you would be qualified for the position; mention specific
qualifications or experiences you have that may be pertinent to the position. Tell of any
particular interest you have in the company, location, or position. Point out relevant
information that may not appear in your resum.
3rd paragraph - Mention your enclosed resum and any other relevant information. May
omit and choose to include this sentence in the last paragraph.
4th paragraph - Express interest in an interview; indicate best time to contact you or
suggest you will call to set up an interview time. Your closing should encourage a
specific action by the reader.
Sincerely,
(Handwritten Signature)
Typed Signature